I am not exactly sure what the 90% figure is, I guess based on the
surgeon's experience from these biopsies where they come out
suspicious for papillary thyroid cancer, 90% of the time it is accurate.
I believe he is considered "conservative" in the field though, not
only because he only wants to take out 1/2 of it (for now), but also
because he doesn't usually recommend the radioactive iodine. I believe
that is because the nodule is isolated just on one side and in the
very early stages.
I have read that the radioactive iodine is linked with breast cancer
later on in life so I REALLY don't want to do that...
As for my thyroid levels, I did get blood tests done and my endo went
through them with me and said everything was completely normal - not
even "low" just normal. Now I am not sure if I totally trust her
(after she recommended getting out the whole thing) so I'm going to
run them past my naturopath, who seems more open to this sort of
thing... only problem is I can't get in to see her for another 2 weeks
as she's on vacation.
What is the Budwig protocol??
I don't know why my doc says he would wait 3 months after the partial
thyroidectomy before a 2nd surgery, I guess that's how long he would
need it to heal before going in again? I'm not really sure.
My endo says if nodules are cancerous but microscopic they can go
undetected but somehow influence your thyroid hormone levels in blood
tests...which makes it all a bit hard to monitor. I guess the fear is
that they are growing and possibly spreading and I would not know.
I agree with you too, I have read so much about nutrition that I am
wary of the whole surgery/radiation approach, it seems just so drastic
and permanent. In my heart I believe the body can cure itself but of
course I don't say this to anyone otherwise I'd come across like a
wacko. My compromise I guess between western and alternative is to
just have the half of my thyroid out and see if I can prevent any
recurrence through good health/nutrition.
--- In cancercured, CF wrote:
>Hi CG :o)
> I have a question or two for you. Regarding your biopsies, how
do they come to 90%? Are they telling you that radiation is not in the
picture because of the size of your nodules? If you feel you have
thyroid problems, you probably do, I would take your temperature in
the morning before you rise for about a week. I would also check your
adrenal, vitamin D, and hormone levels, as well as, any other blood
tests that show any deficiences. I was told that thyroid symptoms
can look like cancer and not be cancer.
> I have 2 nodules (one on each side) and over the years they shrink
some and grow some and stay the same for very long periods. I am doing
the Budwig Protcol in part and have noticed a change in a few areas of
my health. I choose not to lose my thyroid at this point in my life
and will try different things before surgery. I am wondering why your
surgeon will wait 3 months before he goes in again? My surgeon said he
would take biopsies from both nodules and send them off and if
cancerous go back within 3 days or so when they get the results back,
therefore better healing is attained. My Endo reccommended a total
thyroidectomy too, and I didn't like that idea. Why will your Endo
have problems monitering the other nodule?
> My Endo said nutrition alone doesn't work and got somewhat excited
about it, I believe differently in my heart and I believe in jumping
outside of the box and that is how I have walked. Fear probably is a
companion of yours at this point but you have time to decide and make
good choices, be informed first. Warm regards, Carol
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